Why Cider Makes Sense
Discover the craft behind some of Michigan’s finest ciders and learn about the similarities between cidermaking and winemaking. Read on…
Michigan's hard cider renaissance
In the orchards of Michigan, where the air turns crisp and the leaves herald the arrival of autumn, another transformation is underway: the rise of hard cider. Read on…
Hey, Beer Lovers! What you need to know about delicious Michigan Hard Cider
Hey, Beer Lovers, do you think hard cider is just apple juice for adults? Think again. Michigan’s hard cider scene is exploding. “Because we have such great apples to work with, we do have some of the best ciders in…
2023 Noncommercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider – 43 Entries1st: Jeff Carlson – All Day Westy2nd: Jeff Carlson – Westside Zero 20223rd: Jeff Carlson – Westside Zero 2021 Heritage Cider – 43 Entries1st: Lucas Ohio Pattie – Adler’s Ancestry2nd: Chad Hood –…
2022 Noncommercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider – 47 Entries1st: Jeff Carlson – Westside Zero2nd: Jeff Carlson – Westside Modern3rd: Glen Nicholes Jr – Apple a Day 2019 Heritage Cider – 44 Entries1st: Chad Hood – Ode to the Crab2nd: Jeffrey, Lillian…
2022 Commercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider (Dry) – 117 Entries 1st: City Orchard – Mr. Green 2nd: Yip Cider – Original 3rd: Bauman’s Cider – Estate Gravenstein Modern Cider (Sweet) – 83 Entries 1st: Ciderboys Hard Cider – First Press 2nd:…
2021 Noncommercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider – 68 Entries 1st: James Werner – CBD Cider 2nd: Paul Arends – No BS Cider 3rd: Jeff Carlson – Westside Westy 2019 Heritage Cider – 61 Entries 1st: James Werner – Ozark Blend 2nd:…
2021 Commercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider (Dry) – 142 Entries 1st: Vander Mill – Hard Apple 2nd: Tandem Ciders – Green Man 3rd: EsoTerra Ciderworks – The Last Stand Modern Cider (Sweet) – 82 Entries 1st: Haykin Family Cider – McIntosh…
2019 Commercial Results
BEST IN CLASS Modern Cider – Dry — 142 Entries 1st: Gowan’s Heirloom Cider – Macintosh 2nd: Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery – Forbidden Dry Cider 3rd: Haykin Family Cider – Akane Modern Cider – Sweet — 84 Entries 1st: Gowan’s Heirloom Cider…